Art & Culture
Stay South, Mani Sir
TR Vivek
One of South India’s most talented directors is proving himself an utter waste in trying to appeal to a wider market, his Raavan being a glaring case in point.
Sporting Art
Fifa fever takes on a new space: an art gallery houses Riyas Komu’s latest exhibition celebrating football.
View from Down Under
Even as Australia faces the heat over racist attacks, four photojournalists from the country present their picture of South Asia.
The House of Dimming Halos
The higher they rise, the harder they fall. David Davidar was the superstar of Indian publishing. Now sexual harassment charges by a former colleague threaten his career, and his reputation.
Adventures of the Select Seven
Curator Shaheen Merali brings together seven artists who use different media to expose the ugly truth of life.
The Fate of Ranbir Kapoor
A star with disarming manners, a football nut who hopes Argentina lifts the World Cup, a young man who is terrified of commitment, Ranbir Kapoor is on a sudden dramatic flight to the very top. And it is written on his face that he is the next Number One.
Weaving a Fine Yarn
Bengal’s once-famous muslin, which perished under British rule in the late 18th century, is poised for a glorious comeback.
For the Love of Brothers
On AIR since WW II, this radio programme for Indian soldiers was transformed by a woman anchor.
Au Revoir?
India is finally getting to Pondicherry. Its quaint French character is being overrun by an urban Indian ethos.
10 Years of Lagaan
The 2001 film has attained classic status for good reason, though breakaway cinema it isn’t. At least not in terms of overthrowing the Grand Hindi Film Formula.
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